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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1982LESABRE ESTATE WAGON V8-307 5.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSMIXTURE CONTROL SOLENOIDADJUSTMENTSMC SOLENOID ADJUSTMENT
1982 Buick LeSabre Estate Wagon V8-307 5.0L
MC Solenoid Adjustment
1982 Buick LeSabre Estate Wagon V8-307 5.0LSECTION MC Solenoid Adjustment
Fig. 4 Mixture control solenoid adjustment. E2MC-ME & E4MC-ME carburetors:
Fig. 5 Lean & rich mixture screw plugs. E2MC-ME & E4MC-ME carburetors:
Fig. 6 Lean & rich mixture screw plug installation. E2MC-ME & E4MC-ME carburetors:
1. Remove carburetor air horn and gasket, MC solenoid plunger and plastic filler block.
2. Remove throttle side metering rod.
3. Install MC solenoid gauging tool J-33815-1 or equivalent over metering rod jet guide rod, Fig. 4, then reinstall MC solenoid plunger.
4. Hold MC solenoid plunger in down position and turn lean mixture screw counterclockwise until plunger just breaks contact with gauging tool. Use tool J-28696 or equivalent to adjust lean mixture screw.
5. Slowly turn lean mixture screw clockwise until plunger just contacts gauging tool. Adjustment is correct when plunger contacts both solenoid stop and gauging tool, in down position. If adjusted position is less than 3/4 turn different than original position, original adjustment was correct.
6. Remove solenoid plunger and gauging tool, then reinstall metering rod and plastic filler block.
7. Remove rich mixture screw from underside of air horn.
8. Remove lean and rich mixture screw sealing plugs from air horn, Fig. 5, using a suitable punch.
9. Reinstall rich mixture screw turning until lightly seated, then back screw out 1/4 turn and reinstall air horn using a new gasket.
10. Adjust MC solenoid travel to 4/32 inch with rich mixture screw.
11. Install new plugs over lean and rich mixture screws as shown, Fig. 6,. New plugs must be installed, as directed, over lean and rich mixture screws in order to retain settings and to prevent fuel vapors from entering the atmosphere.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.